{"product_id":"in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-an-observation-by-king-crimson-king-crimson","title":"In The Court of the Crimson King ( An Observation by King Crimson, King Crimson","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a very sought after Rare, and impossible to find Re-issue  by Monarch\/Presswell Pressing.  Please refer to pic of the Matrix Run-out groove for confirmation of this rare record. It is commonly known as the best copy of this record and there are none for sale in the world of this particular US 1974 Copy. Textured outer sleeve in stiff card. The OIS is the Rock 4 Inner.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e King Crimson \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eIn the Court of the Crimson King (An Observation by King Crimson)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Audiophile Reissue (200g Super-Heavyweight Vinyl) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e October 18, 2010 (Remastered Edition) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"217\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Discipline Global Mobile \/ Panegyric (Catalog: KCLP1) \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"278\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Progressive Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e Widely considered the definitive \"birth of progressive rock,\" King Crimson’s 1969 debut was a radical departure from the blues-based rock of the era. This 2010 reissue was a landmark event for collectors, as the album had been unavailable on high-quality vinyl for nearly two decades. Unlike later \"remixed\" versions by Steven Wilson, this 2010 pressing features the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"391\"\u003eoriginal 1969 stereo mix\u003c\/b\u003e. The remastering was personally approved by Robert Fripp to ensure that the dynamics of the 8-channel Wessex Sound Studios recordings were preserved with modern precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a sprawling, multi-layered journey through jazz-fusion, classical music, and heavy psychedelic rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMajor Hits:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the explosive, distorted jazz-metal of \"21st Century Schizoid Man\" and the grand, symphonic title track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Mellotron:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian McDonald’s use of the Mellotron is the album's signature sound, creating the \"orchestral\" wall that defines tracks like \"Epitaph.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRhythmic Complexity:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the tight, intricate interplay between Michael Giles (Drums) and Greg Lake (Bass), particularly during the frantic \"Mirrors\" section of the opening track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDynamic Range:\u003c\/b\u003e The record is famous for its extreme shifts in volume—moving from the near-silence of the improvisational \"Moonchild\" to the thunderous crescendos of \"The Court of the Crimson King.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Pressing \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e The 2010 reissue is highly sought after by audiophiles specifically for its physical weight and mastering pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMastering Credentials:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eJohn Dent (Jonz)\u003c\/b\u003e at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eLoud Mastering\u003c\/b\u003e. Look for \"JONZ LOUD\" etched in the runout (dead wax). John Dent was chosen specifically for his ability to handle the complex frequencies of the Mellotron without distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVinyl Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e Pressed on \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e200-gram super-heavyweight vinyl\u003c\/b\u003e at The Vinyl Factory in England (the old EMI plant). This provides a remarkably low noise floor, essential for the quietest parts of \"Moonchild.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the iconic Barry Godber artwork (the screaming \"Schizoid Man\" on the cover and the \"Crimson King\" on the inside) in a high-gloss, heavy-duty gatefold sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdentification:\u003c\/b\u003e Look for a black hype sticker on the front stating: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003e\"The original stereo mix of the 1969 classic debut. Newly cut from masters approved by Robert Fripp.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Most copies originally included a download code for a transfer of a 1969 \"pink label\" Island Records pressing.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e King Crimson, In The Court of the Crimson King, 2010 Reissue, 200g Vinyl, KCLP1, Robert Fripp, Greg Lake, Progressive Rock, 21st Century Schizoid Man, Loud Mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Prog Rock Foundations, Audiophile 200g Pressings, First Album Grails, Gatefold Classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes, Genesis, Emerson, Lake \u0026amp; Palmer, Van der Graaf Generator, Pink Floyd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King Crimson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51353701613885,"sku":"5575","price":600.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/eksjhd.webp?v=1770259206","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/in-the-court-of-the-crimson-king-an-observation-by-king-crimson-king-crimson","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}